FutureFERNS is Netball New Zealand’s (NNZ) official junior netball programme for Year 1-8 children.  To ignite a lifelong involvement in netball, a wonderful programme has been developed that is at the right level for the players at each stage. The emphasis is on fun activities conducted in a safe environment. Small sided games are the preferred training method and are proven to be the most appropriate way to enhance skill and tactical development.

For Year 5-8 players there is a 13 week FutureFERN programme that is played on Saturday mornings either indoors at Selwyn Sports Centre in Rolleston, or outdoors at the Selwyn Netball Courts in Lincoln.

Year 5&6 play modified 6-aside games, and Year 7&8 play 7-aside games.

The teams will have a training session during the week which is held at the Halswell Netball Courts in the Halswell Domain behind the Halswell Tennis Club. ​​​​​​​

Grading Day for Year 7&8 only - Saturday 12th April

First game is on Saturday 3rd May

There is no netball - Saturday 31st May (Kings Birthday weekend), Saturday 21st June (Matariki weekend) and Saturday 5th July (school holidays)

​​​​​​​Last game is on Saturday 9th August

There is an end of season funday for Year 5/6 on Sunday 17th August at the Selwyn Netball Centre in Lincoln

Year 5-8 Info Evening – great for any players, coaches, umpires or parents to understand our netball philosophy and rules for our Year 5-8 age group. Date TBC